State Parks
In a nation of natural treasures, Kansas’ state parks shine like diamonds.
Make it a goal to visit all of Kansas state parks: Cedar Bluff, Cheney, Clinton, Crawford, Cross Timbers, Eisenhower, El Dorado, Elk City, Fall River, Flint Hills Trail, Glen Elder, Hillsdale, Historic Lake Scott, Kanopolis, Kaw River, Little Jerusalem, Lovewell, Meade, Milford, Mushroom Rock, Perry, Pomona, Prairie Dog, Prairie Spirit Trail, Sand Hills, Tuttle Creek, Webster, Wilson.
Some are amid steep, timbered slopes ringed in bus-sized boulders. Others are where prairie grasses and wild flowers stretch towards 10-mile horizons.
It’s no wonder some rank in the top one percent nationally for scenic beauty.
Hundreds of miles of trails can take you places where the steepness of the grade, as well as the view, can literally leave you breathless. There are family-friendly and A.D.A. trails so all can enjoy “look at that!” sights.
Along lakes with clean beaches, most parks are perfect places for a child to catch their first sunfish, or where avid anglers might hook a fish of boat-towing proportions.
You can spend nights in cabins or RVs nicer than many homes. Or stay in tents at secluded spots where a doe and her wobbly-legged twin fawns may be your only neighbors. Sleep will come easy with the relaxing sounds of waves washing ashore and whippoorwills.
We hope you’ll spend some time in Kansas state parks. You’ll find they’re diamonds, one and all.
Discover each state park in the map below and print it out for an on the go list of locations!
Cheney
1,900 acres of fishing,...
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff Reservoir, State...
Clinton
Clinton State Park is a 1,400...
Crawford
Where the Ozarks spill into...
Cross Timbers
Southeast Kansas’ Cross...
Eisenhower
Within Eisenhower State Park...
El Dorado
El Dorado State Park’s...
Elk City
Elk City State Park is an...
Glen Elder
Glen Elder State Park is known...
Hillsdale
Hillsdale State Park is a...
Historic Lake Scott
Historic Lake Scott State Park...
Kanopolis
Kanopolis State Park stands...
Kaw River
Kaw River State Park is a...
Lovewell
Lovewell State Park offers an...
Milford
Milford State Park is...
Mushroom Rock
Stand next to a giant stone...
Perry
Perry State Park is full of...
Pomona
Pomona State Park in Kansas is...
Prairie Dog
See prairie dogs play at...
Prairie Spirit Trail
Hit this 51-mile Kansas rail...
Sand Hills
Sand Hills State Park is one...
Tuttle Creek
Tuttle Creek State Park is a...
Webster
Webster State Park is a hidden...
Wilson
Wilson State Park is home to...
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Cedar Bluff Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 726-3212 • 32001 147 Hwy, Ellis • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated along the Smoky Valley Scenic Byway on K-147, 13 miles south of I-70 (Exit 135)
The more than 14,000 acres... Learn more
Cheney Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(316) 542-3664 • 16000 N.E. 50th St., Cheney • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated west of Wichita, 4 miles north of US-54/400 on K-251
Located in windy central Kansas, the lake offers... Learn more
Clinton Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 842-8562 • 798 N 1415 Rd, Lawrence • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated at Clinton Reservoir west of Lawrence, off K-10 highway
Clinton Reservoir is known for its clear water and... Learn more
Crawford State Park, Lake and Farlington Fish Hatchery
(620) 362-3671 • 1 Lake Rd, Farlington • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated near the Frontier Military Historic Byway about 17 miles south of Fort Scott: From US-69, take K-7 south 13 miles;... Learn more
Melvern Reservoir, Eisenhower State Park and Melvern Wildlife Area
(785) 528-4102 • 29810 S Fairlawn Rd, Osage City • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 30 miles south of Topeka, 3 miles west of US-75 on K-278
Named in honor of Kansas’ native son, former... Learn more
El Dorado Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(316) 321-7180 • 618 NE Bluestem Rd., El Dorado • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 3 miles east of El Dorado on US-54 and 1 mile north
One of the top state parks in America based on... Learn more
Elk City Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(620) 331-6295 • 4825 Squaw Creek Rd, Independence • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated about 5 miles northwest of Independence, 1 mile north of US-160
Dense oak and hickory woodlands meet... Learn more
Fall River Lake, State Park and Wildlife Area
(620) 637-2213 • 2381 Casner Creek Rd, Fall River • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 2 miles north of US-400 on Z50 Road, 7 miles east of Severy. The park is managed out of the Cross Timbers State... Learn more
Glen Elder Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 545-3345 • 2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated just west of the city of Glen Elder, south of US-24/K-9
On the north shores of 12,500-acre Glen Elder... Learn more
Hillsdale Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(913) 594-3600 • 26001 W. 255th Street, Paola • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated between Spring Hill and Paola, about 3 miles east of US-169/K-7and 255th St interchange
Conveniently... Learn more
Historic Lake Scott State Park and Wildlife Area
(620) 872-2061 • 101 West Scott Lake Drive, Scott City • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated along the Western Vistas Historic Byway about 11 miles north of Scott City, west of US-83 on K-95
Listed... Learn more
Kanopolis Reservoir, State Park, and Smoky Hill Wildlife Area
(785) 546-2565 • 200 Horsethief Rd, Marquette • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated on the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway northwest of Marquette along K-141, about 5 miles north of the K-4/K-141... Learn more
Kaw River State Park
(785) 273-6740 • 5630 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka • Map it
Visit WebsiteEntrance located north of SW 6th Street, about 1/2 mile west of Fairlawn Road in Topeka
Kaw River is the only... Learn more
Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Prairie Dog State Park and Norton Wildlife Area
(785) 877-2953 • 13037 State Highway 261, Norton • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated on the northern shore of Keith Sebelius Reservoir, about 4 miles west of Norton and 1 mile south of US-36 on... Learn more
Lovewell Resevoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 753-4971 • 2446 250 Rd, Webber • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated about 4 miles east of Mankato, 9 miles north of US-36 on K-14, then 4 miles east on North Shore... Learn more
Meade State Park, Lake, Wildlife Area and Fish Hatchery
(620) 873-2572 • 13051 V Road, Meade • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 8 miles south and 5 miles west of the city of Meade on K-23
Meade State park rests in the high plains of... Learn more
Milford Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(785) 238-3014 • 3612 State Park Rd, Milford • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated near Junction City on the shores of the state's largest lake, 16,000-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park is... Learn more
Mushroom Rock State Park
(785) 546-2565 • 200 Horsethief Rd, Marquette • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated on the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway northwest of Marquette about 5 miles north of Kanopolis Reservoir and State... Learn more
Perry Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 246-3449 • 5441 W Lake Rd, Ozawkie • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated between Topeka and Lawrence on the southwest shore of Perry Reservoir, 4 miles north of US-24 on... Learn more
Pomona Reservoir and State Park
(785) 828-4933 • 22900 S Hwy 368, Vassar • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 30 miles south of Topeka on the south shore of Pomona Reservoir, about 1 mile north of K-268 on K-368, north of E.... Learn more
Prairie Spirit Trail
(785) 448-6767 • Ottawa • Map it
Visit WebsiteThe Prairie Spirit Trail in eastern Kansas is a 51 mile long path through small towns, scenic prairie and occasional... Learn more
Sand Hills State Park
(316) 542-3664 • 4207 E 56th, Hutchinson • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated north of Hutchinson, about one mile east of K-61 on either 56th Street or 69th Street
Sand Hills State... Learn more
Toronto Reservoir, Cross Timbers State Park and Toronto Wildlife Area
(620) 637-2213 • 144 Hwy 105, Toronto • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated 12 miles west of Yates Center, south of US-54 on K-105 highway, near the city of Toronto
Cross Timbers... Learn more
Tuttle Creek Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(785) 539-7941 • 5800A River Pond Rd, Manhattan • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated about 2 miles north of Manhattan, east of K-177 (Tuttle Creek Blvd.)
Tuttle Creek State Park offers... Learn more
Webster Reservoir, State Park, and Wildlife Area
(785) 425-6775 • 1210 9 Rd., Stockton • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated about 8 miles west of Stockton south of US-24
Webster State Park is a protected prairie setting of rolling... Learn more
Wilson Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
(785) 658-2465 • 3 State Park Road, Sylvan Grove • Map it
Visit WebsiteLocated along the Post Rock Scenic Byway about 5 miles north of I-70, west of K-232
Located in the heart of the... Learn more